Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Before we conclude I wish to thank the Minister of State. He promised at the beginning that he would listen and take on board arguments that were put forward. Whereas he might not have given us everything we wanted - certainly, he probably got advice not to give us everything we wanted - I believe he genuinely interacted and took on board the suggestions put forward by members of the Opposition. That is important because at the end of the day we are all elected equally and it is a great sign of democracy when whoever is in government listens to cogent argument put forward and takes on board good suggestions.

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